CSE 590D: Computer-Based Learning Environments

Focal topic for Winter 2008: Collaborative Design

This quarter we address the issue of supporting collaborative design. Collaborative design, commonplace in industry, is increasingly occuring in undergraduate education, particularly in engineering and computing. This quarter, CSE 590D will examine methodologies for collaborative design and software tools to support them. Early in the quarter, we'll engage in the (collaborative) design of a multimedia game using PRIME Designer, a tool being developed at UW under a Science of Design NSF grant. Then, we'll examine the relationships among design, problem solving, and problem posing. We'll also discuss software features for supporting large teams. Depending upon the interests of participants, we may consider domain-specific design issues (e.g., games, software systems, problem-solving tools).
Our meetings are held on Wednesdays, from 2:30 to 3:20 PM in CSE 303.